The Jewel House: An Account of the Many Romances Connected with the Royal Regalia : Together with Sir Gilbert Talbot's Account of Colonel Blood's Plot
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Release date is 2018-11-24
The Jewel House -- The Regalia in the Tower -- The Regalia -- The royal plate -- The King's ecclesiastical plate -- The regal emblems -- The great tragedy -- The Keepers of the Jewel House -- Pomp and circumstance -- The romance of the great gems -- The crime of Colonel Blood -- The Orders of Chivalry -- Appendices: The Keepers of the Regalia from 1042-1920. Letter from Queen Anne Boleyn to Henry VIII. Complete list of the Regalia in the Jewel House. Sir Gilbert Talbot's MSS.
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"The Jewel House: An Account of the Many Romances Connected with the Royal Regalia" by Major-General Sir George Younghusband is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The text meticulously explores the captivating stories and legends associated with the British Crown Jewels and other royal regalia, detailing their historical significance, changes in custody, and various adventures throughout history. The opening of the book sets the stage for a deep dive into the rich past of England's regal treasures, beginning with an overview of the Crown Jewels' evolution from the era of Egbert to modern times. It describes the early practices of safeguarding these invaluable items in sacred spaces, highlighting incidents of theft and mismanagement that have marked their history. Younghusband paints a vivid picture with anecdotes, referencing key historical figures and events that have intertwined with the fates of these jewels, while also hinting at their storied connections to notions of power, spiritual authority, and national identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)